penalty shot
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday they had a man advantage for nearly a quarter of the first 25 minutes and had five power plays and a penalty shot on the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
And Ireland's Shane Lowry closed on 17 over par, which featured a penalty shot after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
The penalty box remained empty, and every infraction led to a penalty shot, with the offending goalie in net.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
Gino shouted like a samurai, took two quick steps, and started his powerful kick I sprang up and to my right, exacdy where I had watched him kick every other penalty shot.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
